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| Member Posts: 53  | I got hold of this metro in a swap, lad wanted £350 or it was going to the crushers, it didnt have an engine so offered my barn gind mk1 that had an engine as a straight swap (more chance of getting the price he was after!) initial plans were a B16a, but couldnt find one cheap enough, so currently running a 998, but have sourced a written off civic as a donor car, which is fitted with a B18c4 engine... Few pics  Wheels are banded 12x7     Currently running a 998  But soon to have a heart transplant with this...  Should surprise a few people | ||
| wana_metro_gti |
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 if its got tits or tyres then its gonna be trouble! Posts: 1672    Location: flat out in the 160'd r100 | This will be class!!! Best of luck, keep the updates coming | ||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | Im goin to leave a deposit for the civic this weekend, n hopefully have it back at my unit by end of the month, i can then begin the strip diwn of it and prep my mock build blue mk1 metro (i still need a car to drive), so using my other metro thats unroadworthy to get everything lined up and fitting well before transfering the whole lot onto my road car! 1 thing i know i need to source is an Mpi fuel tank, unless i can use an external electric fuel pump and modify the existing tank to take a fuel return pipe, but i can worry about that later! As with all previous builds, ill be documenting this build with plenty of info and pics as much as i can  | ||
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if its got tits or tyres then its gonna be trouble! Posts: 1672 Location: flat out in the 160'd r100 | |||
| ralphh85 |
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| Expert Posts: 9862   Location: Cornwall | you have to keep the same seats an steering wheel we need more fast "A series" metros on here! Ralph | ||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | The steering wheel and seats are staying! Ive even got a brand new miniMETRO badge to go back on the tailgate when its resprayed! should be an absolute monster when done, but an unexpected one, definitly a wolf in sheeps clothing lol | ||
| redgrave66 |
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 purple_metty Posts: 2165 Location: leicsestershire | ralphh85 - 16/1/2013 5:19 PM you have to keep the same seats an steering wheel When i saw the picture i was going to say the same thing, looking forward to seeing this build | ||
| DotMatrix |
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 Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | |||
| Oldskoollews |
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| DotMatrix |
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | Oldskoollews - 16/1/2013 7:30 PM The rims are machine cut and jig welded and are 100% (or as close to 100% as you can get) straight and true, i didnt do the banding though, alonzecustom.co.uk (geezas names jim) on facebook did them, top quality welding, no sealent needed unlike some of the companies out there, 100% leak free and pressure tested too! The B18c4 should as standard run about 169BHP, so should make for a very mental metro! Haha! And how could i ditch any of the interior trim?! It would destroy the charm of the car, (plus the massive steering wheel will help with parking due to the wide wheels) lol aah right. that must also make you feel more secure driving with them also the weldings look top notch, nice that they are presure tested, would be annoying if they had to be sealed to hold air. with 169 hp for a 800 kg car I dont think you need those 10-20 kg yo would gain removing the seats  that will be a little rocket. you can get smaller original steeringwheels Edited by DotMatrix 16/1/2013 7:43 PM | ||
| FreddieS |
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 Elf eating dog breeder Posts: 10531 Location: Guildford | |||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | Steering wheel is staying the huge bus type for effect (and i love it!) lol The wheels cost me £45 per wheel to be banded, alonzecustom.co.uk on facebook, blokes names jim, best bander in the country in my opinion! Comes recommended by myself and many many others! Cant wait to get the civic home! If all goes to plan, and its a problem free build, ill be driving my 'tro with the B18 by summer this year | ||
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| pickford |
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 Extreme Veteran Posts: 586 Location: brighouse just shy huddersfield | im going to be watchin this closely it should be interesting | ||
| t3gav |
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| Elite Veteran Posts: 664 Location: Herts | Am selling my B16 engine if you're interested | ||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | Ive sourced a complete but rear ended civic, which is fitted with the B18c4 engine, so ill pass, but thanks for the offer on the B16, if i can do it successfully, it'll b a giant killer, summat that dont look much other than an old metro, but a monster underneath Engine bay will look a little like this when fitted (except mine will b tidier!) (B16a fitted to a mates mk1 metty)  | ||
| Metromartin |
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 MP Admin Posts: 17870 Location: Gloucester | |||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | I hate snow  stopping me progressing with my build on the plus side it means my car stays off the salty roads! | ||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | Ill get some pics up at the weekend of the civic, def going to put the deposit down as the following week its getting dropped off at my unit, then the fun can begin | ||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | Change of plan slightly, engine staying B18c4, but sourced a much cheaper donor car happy days! | ||
| DotMatrix |
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | |||
| Oldskoollews |
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| Member Posts: 53 | The servo doesnt actually do much, all the servo does really is reduces the amount of pressure needed for effective braking, its solid non vented discs at the mo, but i have a set of 4 pots ready to fit when the B18 is fitted | ||
| DotMatrix |
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Expert Posts: 4458 Location: Jelling, Denmark | Oldskoollews - 22/1/2013 8:33 PM The servo doesnt actually do much, all the servo does really is reduces the amount of pressure needed for effective braking, its solid non vented discs at the mo, but i have a set of 4 pots ready to fit when the B18 is fitted yeah I know. if you have tried both systems (a-series with and without a servo) do you know how much force the non servo system require extra compared to the servo assisted system? but isn't the callipers allready 4 pot only non vented so "slimmer"? they were on my blue a-series when I first got it, that was also non vented, but with a servo. | ||
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| Member Posts: 53 | Donor car  | ||
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